established 1945

Welcome to our Bookstore

PCHS maintains a large number of books available for sale. Please see the listings below.

Books may be ordered by describing your desired books by Title and include a check that covers payment for the books, postage and handling.

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: PCHS Internet Book Sales

MAIL TO: Book Sales,

P. O. Box 103, Platte City, MO 64079-0103

Postage and Handling: $8.00 for first book,

plus $4.00 for each additional book

History and Marriage Records

Platte County History

County history, family histories, and other items of interest

Annuals of Platte County, Missouri

$100.00

by William M. Paxton 1897

Reprint of an original book that describes in detail the life of people in Platte County from 1843 to 1897. Also includes a larger number of family genealogies.

Addendum to Annals of Platte County, Missouri

$45.00

A compendium of notes and other information after the initial publication of the ANNALS. Includes notes from 1897 to 1916. Thanks to Barbara Whitters. 8 ½ by 11 inch spiral bound, 318 pages plus 41 page index.

History of Platte County, Missouri - A Proud Legacy

On Sale Now!

by Dr. William and Kathryn Worley

A comprehensive history of Platte County with a large number of family histories, numerous business histories, and many photos. Hardbound, indexed

!!!! SPECIAL SALE PRICE !!! For a LIMITED TIME ONLY this keepsake book is available for only $60.00, plus postage and handling. Order a copy now!

An illustrated history of Platte County

$25.00

Written and Illustrated by Matthew Silber.

Prepared in honor of Platte County's 175th Anniversary, this book includes 71 pages of colorful illustrations from founding through the Civil War. Also covers the burning of Platte City and much more.

Platte County Places

$18.00

by James M. Farley

A book of photos from around Platte County capturing its heritage, lifestyle, and beauty. 35 pages.

Marriage Records

Records of Marriages and Indexes

Platte County MO Marriage Records, Volume 1

$18.00

Covers the period from 1839 to 1854 plus an addendum to 1861. Abstracted by Betty M. Murray from and original volume.

Cemetery Records

Platte County Cemetery Records, Volume 1

Platte County Cemetery Records, Volume 2

Not showing as available. Is it still in print?

Index to Cemetery Records, Volumes 1 and 2

$10.00

Index of approximately 13,000 names that are included in Volumes 1 and 2. Married women listed by maiden name and spouses by surname. A MUST HAVE IF YOU OWN THE TWO ORIGINAL VOLUMES Soft cover, 83 pages, comb binding.

Gone & Forgotten, Pleasant Grove Cemetery

Includes about 3004 names, photos of pioneers and tombstones. Also maps and history of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church from 1844 to 1895. Includes burial of 6 Confederate soldiers who died at the Battle of Camden Point.

Atlases and Other

Maps and Atlases

1877 Illustrated Historical Atlas of Platte County

$35.00

Soft cover plat book of villages, cities, townships, patrons, directory of businesses, and illustrations. Includes names of owners and number of acres owned.

1907 Illustrated Atlas of Platte County

$45.00

Includes plats of villages, cities, towns, and townships. Also includes patrons with date of arrival in Platte County, names of landowners and acres owned. Over 400 illustrations included.

1929 Historical & Genealogical Review

$20.00

Compiled by the Weston Chronicle and Platte City Landmark editors for the 1929 National Cornhusking Festival. Sketches, photos, and advertisements. 36 pages.

Other

My Heritage and My Life

$25.00

by Gordon Miller

A timeline history intertwined with Platte County history and the Miller family. Fantastic book on the people and happenings especially in Platte City. Interesting reading !!